1.   The blow was so crippling because confidence had already taken quite a few knocks.

2.   And they have to do it fast, before their fragile, newly found confidence takes another hit.

3.   Agassi took bows for that, and his confidence took a positive turn thereafter.

4.   Consumer confidence could take a hard hit if companies continue to lay off employees.

5.   Consumer confidence took its steepest fall in nearly three years in June, dropping to the lowest level since late last year, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.

6.   Confidence can take you a long way.

7.   Confidence will take time to restore.

8.   He still could have his tenuous confidence take a beating after extended duty in Coors.

9.   His frustration is mounting, and he admits his confidence is taking a beating.

10.   His confidence has taken a hit but Scioscia said dropping him in the batting order was good for the team.